The Graduate Engineer – Work Ready Graduate Training Program is a 12-month paid R&D placement where you are employed by UCC/Tyndall and embedded in a host company, with structured training and mentorship from MCCI/Tyndall. The core aim is to turn strong graduates into industry-ready R&D professionals, while reducing hiring risk for companies and keeping you on a clear development path.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with 2.1 or higher in Engineering or related field.
- Most recent technical degree obtained from a university in the Republic of Ireland.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Demonstration of initiative, eagerness to learn, adapt, and apply practical knowledge in dynamic environments.
Benefits
- A springboard for your career in engineering with potential future opportunities.
- A structured, comprehensive, and supportive learning environment.
- Engage in real-world projects and operations that shape the technology of the future.
- A community where your ideas are valued and your professional growth is prioritized.
- Impactful Work: Opportunities to contribute to ground-breaking research and innovation that shape Ireland’s economy and the society at large.
- Continuous Learning: Strong support for formal training, further study and professional development.
- Interdisciplinary Environment: Where academia, industry, and innovation intersect - supported by cutting-edge infrastructure and expert knowledge.
- Blended Working: Flexibility to work remotely and on-site, where the role allows.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Access to UCC pension, long-term illness benefit, life assurance, and more.
- Generous Leave: Competitive annual leave entitlements.
- Equity & Inclusion: Athena Swan Bronze award holder, with ongoing initiatives led by a dedicated People and Culture team to ensure equity for all.
- Core Values: A culture grounded in Ambition, Collaboration, Diversity, Excellence, and Integrity.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: A proactive, innovation-driven environment that welcomes entrepreneurial and creative thinkers, including those with start-up experience.
- Supportive Onboarding: Structured induction and mentoring to help new hires integrate and thrive.
- Vibrant Culture: A collaborative, people-first workplace with a strong sense of community.
